Power Stearing + Hole = ?

callumwk

Member

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50

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Norfolk

• Nov 15, 2019

• #1

Heya,

I'm experiencing an issue with my Freelander 1 I'm hoping you could help me with.

If I go over a big enough pot hole, whether it be a slow or moderatre speed the power stearing seems to stop working as the wheel becomes very heavy, as if it isnt there. After a few seconds it kicks back in again. It's also happened when I bumped a wheel up a curb to pass someone, it's as if it just turns off.

What should I be looking for? Low fluid? Loose belt? New Pump?

Thanks

 

Bantam1

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North Wales, UK

• Nov 15, 2019

• #2

Fluid or else its something really ****e that land rover should be brought to task over.

 

Nodge68

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Cornwall

• Nov 16, 2019

• #3

What engine?
Is the fluid the correct level?
Has the fluid ever been replaced?
Check the PS belt tension and condition.

 

callumwk

Member

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50

Location

Norfolk

• Nov 18, 2019

• #4

Nodge68 said:

What engine?
Is the fluid the correct level?
Has the fluid ever been replaced?
Check the PS belt tension and condition.

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2.0L Perkins Diesel
No idea yet, I've never changed it and haven't had a chance to look.

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

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• Nov 24, 2019

• #5

Welcome to the forum

Best post technical questions in the vehicle specific sections listed below, where owners of those vehicles will offer advice.

Main forum index:
www.landyzone.co.uk/forum

Freelander 1 and 2:
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/land-rover-freelander.9